California

Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$92,410
+45.3% vs national
Hourly Wage
$44.43
 
10th Percentile
$63,380
Entry level
90th Percentile
$114,730
Senior level
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Salary Range

Correctional Officers and Jailers in California earn between $63,380 and $114,730, with a mean of $92,410. The national average for this role is $63,608.

$92,410 mean
10th Percentile$63,38090th Percentile$114,730

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$92,410
National Average$63,608
New Jersey$87,780
Massachusetts$82,890
Nevada$82,150
Oregon$80,890
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.